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you have to assume that would include a robust discussion of the fiscal cliff, given that is what lawmakers are talking about now. mitt romney just arrived here. we're not expecting anything huge to come out of this meeting. no appointment. for example, to the cabinet. but the president certainly, i think, hoping to engage in a serious conversation. this, as you point out, will be just the seventh time that these two have sat down after what was really a bruising fight during the election. this is really about sort of striking a tone of bipartisanship, helping these two former rivals to bury the hatchet but helping, i think the country to move forward, especially as we get closer to that fiscal cliff deadline. >> and ruth is here at the table. one of the issues could be the sort of backdrop the post-election comment by all sides not only mitt romney but also by stewart stevenson, op-ed his adviser. there was a time not long ago when the problems of the democratic party revolved arounding too liberal and dependent on minorities. obama turned those problems in advantages and rode that strateg
you have to assume that would include a robust discussion of the fiscal cliff, given that is what lawmakers are talking about now. mitt romney just arrived here. we're not expecting anything huge to come out of this meeting. no appointment. for example, to the cabinet. but the president certainly, i think, hoping to engage in a serious conversation. this, as you point out, will be just the seventh time that these two have sat down after what was really a bruising fight during the election. this...
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let's talk about the fiscal cliff negotiations. what negotiations? what's happening behind the scenes? >> first of all, i just heard what mr. mcconnell said. and i just left the president. one of the things that he said to us, he said, don't pack up your bags. in other words, he's determined to get this deal done and get it done before the end of the year. the fact is, the president is very much engaged but he also understands that one of the things he's got to do is get a balanced package done. he's got to have revenue and he's also got to have some very targeted cuts. so -- and he also is trying to get across the point that republicans and democrats agree that those folks making less than $250,000, their tax cuts should be extended. so, again, we've got a situation now where the republicans can stand on the sideline or they can adhere to what the public has said in this election. they want us to get the deal done and move forward. at least we can get done what we already agree on. >> would you agree, auwould you and other house democrats agree in s
let's talk about the fiscal cliff negotiations. what negotiations? what's happening behind the scenes? >> first of all, i just heard what mr. mcconnell said. and i just left the president. one of the things that he said to us, he said, don't pack up your bags. in other words, he's determined to get this deal done and get it done before the end of the year. the fact is, the president is very much engaged but he also understands that one of the things he's got to do is get a balanced...
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we could be going off the fiscal cliff, some people think that could be just a small fire. my point is, you don't know that. it may -- you might be right, it might be a small fire. it could be the spark that says even the biggest economy in the world can't govern its own country any longer when it comes to debt. what hope is there? and then who knows where it goes. >> now, your proposal, the group of you, says you can't cut your way out, we can't tax our way out, we can't grow our way out. it's basically pointing to that pie chart that shows that it all has to be a combination of all three measures. >> correct. >> for it to be a $4 trillion deal that you think is credible, you and other ceos, does this have to be something that -- it's obviously not going to get passed by december 31st, but it has to be something with triggers with credible enforcement mechanisms going forward. is that a fair read? >> correct. i would say the first thing is to avoid the fiscal cliff and i include the debt ceiling as part of that definition. the second piece of it is to put in place a $4 tri
we could be going off the fiscal cliff, some people think that could be just a small fire. my point is, you don't know that. it may -- you might be right, it might be a small fire. it could be the spark that says even the biggest economy in the world can't govern its own country any longer when it comes to debt. what hope is there? and then who knows where it goes. >> now, your proposal, the group of you, says you can't cut your way out, we can't tax our way out, we can't grow our way...
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now with five weeks before the so-called fiscal cliff deadline, new signs republicans could be ready to compromise democrats' demands to raise taxes on the wealthiest americans. "the washington post" is calling it the gop's read my lips moment as several top republicans are willing to break grover norquist's tax debt. >>> t >> a pledge you signed 20 years ago, 18 years ago is for that congress. >> you know, that pledge i signed 20 years ago was valid then. it's valid now, but times have
now with five weeks before the so-called fiscal cliff deadline, new signs republicans could be ready to compromise democrats' demands to raise taxes on the wealthiest americans. "the washington post" is calling it the gop's read my lips moment as several top republicans are willing to break grover norquist's tax debt. >>> t >> a pledge you signed 20 years ago, 18 years ago is for that congress. >> you know, that pledge i signed 20 years ago was valid then. it's...
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tell me about what your first, first objective is and in particular the fiscal cliff. >> absolutely. and thank you for having us on. our first priority here is focusing on job creation. you know, working across party lines with the president to get things done that need to get done like putting people back to work. the voters spoke very clearly in this election. that they want partisanship to be put aside. they want republicans and independents and democrats to work together to move our country forward, to grow our economy, to protect medicare and social security. as well as to balance the budget in a way that protects the middle class and the working poor and that's what i'm looking forward to do with my colleagues. >> of course, there's -- there are a lot of trade-offs to be made and compromises to be made. i may be among the first to congratulate you. >> thank you. >> congratulations to both of you. what are you willing to commit to if you get the tax cuts the president and party is demanding? >> sure. well, we have got to reach across the aisle and with the fiscal cliff, both sid
tell me about what your first, first objective is and in particular the fiscal cliff. >> absolutely. and thank you for having us on. our first priority here is focusing on job creation. you know, working across party lines with the president to get things done that need to get done like putting people back to work. the voters spoke very clearly in this election. that they want partisanship to be put aside. they want republicans and independents and democrats to work together to move our...